You're right. It was terrifying to watch. Every time you volunteered yourself, it felt like my heart was being squeezed. If you had actually died, I...I don't...
[He closes his eyes, and he squeezes her hand back.]
But it kept others from being in that position, didn't it? By volunteering, you protected others. Even if it was hard to watch, I'm glad you did it. Because you helped the others, you spared them from death and trauma. ...well, more trauma, I guess.
I was fearful, but you know what? I'm proud of you too.
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[He closes his eyes, and he squeezes her hand back.]
But it kept others from being in that position, didn't it? By volunteering, you protected others. Even if it was hard to watch, I'm glad you did it. Because you helped the others, you spared them from death and trauma. ...well, more trauma, I guess.
I was fearful, but you know what? I'm proud of you too.